History of Virginia State Troopers
The Virginia State Police was conceived with the passing of The Automobile Acts which stated that the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles and his assistants are vested with the powers of sheriff for the purpose of enforcing the provisions of this law. The Secretary of the Commonwealth continued to be responsible for this regulation and it was his staff of Mr. Blankenship and Mr. Hayes who assisted Mr. Bosher in enforcement of the new code. The burden of enforcement still remained with sheriffs and constables in counties and police officers in the cities and towns.
The Motor Vehicle Act was passed, creating the first title laws for Virginia motor vehicle owners.